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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1948
Page
2
Multiple boxing results reported with numerous misspelled names and places from Boston to New York. Fights list fighters and scores in terse lines, many entries garbled or incomplete, typical of an OCR’d sports roundups from AP and UP wires.
Northwestern receives two first team spots as Art Murakowski and Alex Sarkision highlight the Big Nine all conference selections. Michigan dominates with four players led by Pepp Bott and Al Wistert, while Purdue and Indiana land notable picks.
Chicks from Blytheville meet Simackover Bucks in Little Rock at War Memorial Stadium to decide the Class A playoffs final. Smackover claims district title by beating Van Buren, while Blytheville advances by defeating Russellville. Semi finals to be played in Pine Bluff. winners meet in the final.
Michigan remains the leading college football team in the final AP poll of 1948, with 1,726 points and 105 first place votes. Notre Dame is second, Ohio State is part of the year-end top five, while North Carolina and California move in and out of the top ranks following late-season games.
The Nashville Scrappers face the Slape Gunbeats Thursday at 2:30 PM in Nashville. Nashville seeks a win to keep a strong playoff push, with Hope hoping for a home crowd boost and a hoped for standout pregame. General admission tickets are $1.05 with seats on sale at local outlets including High Cone, Jacks Nelsons, Arts Jewelry, Stand and Roy Ander.
Southwest Conference teams near season end report best physical condition. Arkansas tailback Clyde Seoth returns to practice as Scott misses last week with a leg injury but will play at Little Rock against William and Mary. Baylor avoids practice due to exams while Rice eases into week. Rice Baylor game could decide third place. SMU loses focus as Texas Christian showdown looms. conference race tight heading into weekend games.
A garbled account notes Louis is a strong draw on a national road tour with mentions of New York Navy and entertainment figures. It hints at boxing and film connections, with references to opponents, venues, and upcoming events across several cities, and notes crowd reactions and potential earnings.
Three baseball players in Arkansass Class CO and D Leagues have been selected by Class B teams. Vince Leonard of Helena Cotton States goes to Texarkana in the Big State League. Anthony Lacroix of Fort Smith Western Association to Allentown in the Intrastate League. Charles D. Piper of Fort Smith to Danville in the Three-Eige League.
The atlas points to North Carolina as the likely Cotton Bowl opponent with Southern Methodist as the host team and SMU voting NC as their preference. Officials kept the visiting team secret while Cotton Bowl officials prepared to announce the guest.
Oregon officials and fans reacted with anger and disappointment as California was chosen to represent the Pacific Coast Conference in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Northwestern was selected, while Oregon lamented a perceived slight and pledged vengeance as celebrations rose elsewhere. The piece notes coach comments, player reactions, and regional hopes amid the PCC selection process.
Fullerton Jie Hugh St New York Nov 23. Lou Cox argues for unlimited substitutions and two platoons to field the best eleven at all times. He says this would improve football. Missouri Sooners score 41 in a big crowd after a jitters game. Basketball scores and NFL averages are noted, with a quip about Steve Owen.
Arkansas legislators will be asked in January to authorize a new fieldhouse for the University of Arkansas. Athletic Director John Barnhill says it is essential for a major sports program, with a roof, a track, and indoor facilities for practice and events. The plan aims to improve access for students and allow athletic and dramatic programs to use the facility, while limiting taxpayer burden.
The Cub Scout pack S38 announces the Cub Scout 33 meet is postponed indefinitely. The notice states no new date or location yet and asks leaders and participants to await further information from the troop.
Bodcaw hosts a three day cage tournament starting tonight with senior and junior high teams from Belight Buckner McMeil Washington Ganeburs Central Cale Willisville Paulie Harmongrove New Hope and Arkadelphia. Trophies will be awarded in junior and senior boys and senior girls divisions. Last weekend Bodcaw teams won two of three, with junior girls 25 74 and senior girls 18 76 in decisive margins.
Arkansas Razorbacks loom in Southwest Conference race as four players pursue individual honors. Clyde Southall leads in rushing with 870 yards on 114 attempts while teammate Lindy Berry nears with 860 yards and 297 plays. Pritchard of Arkansas and Bailey of TCU are top receivers, and Arkansas tops the league in rushing with 1 913 yards as Gil Johnson of SMU stands as leading passer with 61 completions.
Prescott outpaced Legion 50 to 26 as Nevada County’s Ward brothers Burne Tackie Morrison led the offense. Hope’s Vannoy and Ross scored for a game marked by hustle, while Prescott used height and fast breaks to build a lead. Plans were discussed for Hope to play Spring Field Friday, with details to follow.
Governor issues proclamation declaring November 22 as Coal Appreciation Week in Arkansas. Western Arkansas coal fields provide one of the state’s largest payrolls and employment sources, contributing significantly to the nation’s industries and cities, with nearly two million tons produced annually.
A signaling boy stationed offshore will relay one transmission to shore stations, countering undropped noise from approaching vessels including submerged submarines. It features a peacetime setup with 98 reporting weather conditions. The device can detect tonal changes and underwater sound waves.
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